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AO15 JZU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,541 mi
Last recorded123,541 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 JZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,541 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 123,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day running lamp not working!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,282 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 89,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,964 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 69,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 60,519 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,666 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 42,666 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,152 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AO15 JZU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO15 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO15 JZU registered?

AO15 JZU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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The MOT history for AO15 JZU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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